Serial Killer Fears Rise as 10th Body Found in Gauteng

In Gauteng province, South Africa, concerns about a potential serial killer have escalated after police discovered the body of a 10th woman near Johannesburg. The investigation commenced when three women were found dead in the Ekurhuleni municipality between July and August, with the bodies located within four miles of each other.

Panic grew when six additional bodies were recovered in the same area over a ten-day period. Most victims were women in their 20s and 30s, with several bodies found naked or partially clothed near busy highways.

The Investigative Psychology Unit is now assisting local police with profiling and evidence analysis. Authorities arrested two women in connection with the ninth victim, found on September 17, but stated that this case appears isolated.

Despite similarities among the cases, police have not confirmed a direct link between all ten homicides. The ongoing violence has prompted public outrage and police warnings for women to take extra safety precautions.